Lauren-Blair Donovan is a comedian, puppeteer, and host of the YouTube series “ Good Grief ( https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiwunn0lESwvUx5n6kWb1lzTydQymIjPD ) ” and “ Raquel's Buzzkill Blvd ( https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiwunn0lESws6rWmPjFRPDprjS9D0uCek ).” Today, you’ll hear Lauren-Blair’s story of how she’s learned to cope with the death of her parents, and gives insight into being a friend to someone who is grieving. She explores why we need to normalize the conversation around death, and how she’s using puppetry to tackle difficult topics. This episode is a beautiful reminder that there are no wrong emotions, and that the best way out is through.

Today on Crying Behind Sunglasses:

* Normalizing the conversation around death
* How to be a friend to someone who is grieving
* There are no wrong emotions & how to process your feelings
* How Lauren-Blair got into puppetry
* Using puppetry for emotional topics & dark comedy

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